IMPORTANT UPDATE
Monday School Closure
Saint Dominic Academy will be closed on Monday, January 26 to ensure the safety of our students, families, faculty, and staff.
All classes and school activities are canceled.
Please monitor your email and our official communication channels for any additional updates including information regarding classes on Tuesday, January 27.
KEY DATES
Catholic Schools Week
January 25-30
DOMINATION
Friday, January 30 (12:00 p.m. dismissal)
DOMS Acceptance Day (Accepted Students Day)
Sunday, February 1
1:00-3:00 p.m.
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK THEMES
Tuesday January 27
Dress as your grade (MS & 9th Babies, 10th Teens, 11th Adults, 12th Elderly)
Wednesday, January 28
We Wear Pink
Thursday, January 29
Performative vs Frat
Friday, January 30
Grade Colors
DOMINATION Link Sale Ends January 28!
DOMINATION is almost here! Remember to buy links from your senate reps during your assigned lunch. Each link you purchase adds to your class chain. The longest chain at the end of DOMINATION earns points!
If you have any questions, reach out to your senate reps.
1 link = 25 cents
UPCOMING EVENTS
Reminder: Tuxes & Tiaras is almost here!
It’s time to shine those tiaras and dust off those tuxes!
Join us for a special evening of memories and celebration at La Reggia on Friday, February 6, from 7:00–11:00 p.m.
Tickets are $85 per person and RSVPs are due by February 3.
We can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
Purchase Tickets
FEBRUARY AT A GLANCE
Presidents Day (No School)
February 16
Ash Wednesday
February 18
Save the Date: Academic Pathways Meetings (ELAN): We have scheduled the following Academic Pathways meetings in the ELAN
February 12: Grade 9 Student & Parent Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
February 17: Grade 10 Student & Parent Meeting | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
COMMUNITY NEWS AND UPDATES
Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive
Don’t forget to bring your canned or boxed nonperishable food donations for Mercy House in Jersey City!
Our goal is to collect over 2,026 items. Every donation helps!
SFIC Summer Camp Opportunities (Applications Due January 31)The Scholarship Fund for Inner-City Children (SFIC) is offering two summer camp opportunities for high school students, with a limited number of fully sponsored spots. Sponsorship covers program cost and transportation. Students do not need to be SFIC tuition assistance recipients to apply.
SFIC Advanced Space Academy (July 12–17)SFIC will sponsor six current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors to attend an all-expense paid program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama.
SFIC Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) Program (July 6–10)SFIC will sponsor 10 current 8th and 9th grade students to attend the PEEC summer program in Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania.
Applications and required documents are due to SFIC by January 31.See the attached materials for full details and application forms.
FROM THE FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
Financial Aid Applications Due
Please remember to submit your financial aid application for the 2026-2027 school year. Need-based financial aid must be reapplied for each year. The deadline to submit your application in FACTS is January 31.
ATHLETICS
BLUE DEVIL OF THE WEEK: Stella D ’26
Stella made a tremendous impact for the Blue Devils this week. In Tuesday’s 42-24 win over Memorial, she scored 6 points, dished out 5 assists, and played outstanding defense, holding Memorial’s leading scorer below her season average.
On Thursday, Stella was once again a difference-maker, contributing 6 points and 4 assists in a hard-fought 44-43 game against Union City. Her relentless defense and selfless play continue to inspire her teammates and have helped drive SDA to an impressive 8-3 start this season.
WEEKLY ATHLETIC SCHEDULE
Tuesday, January 27
Basketball
HOME vs Hoboken
5:30 p.m. JV | 7:30 p.m. Varsity
Swimming
HOME vs Franklin School (Senior Night)
4:30-6:30 p.m.
Thursday, January 29
Basketball
AWAY @ Snyder
5:30 p.m. JV | 6:30 p.m. Varsity
Saturday, January 31
Basketball
HOME vs University High School
12:00 p.m. JV | 2:00 p.m. Varsity